Fragrance comparison

Carnivale vs Vampira

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 10 Oct 2026 193 ratings analysed

Carnivale

Brown Girl Jane

4.07185 votes

Rank #9,904 SweetTropical

Full profile Similar & dupes

49%scent match

Some overlap

Vampira

Wallachian Perfumes

3.508 votes

Rank #57,953 SweetAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Carnivale
Choose it for a sweet and tropical character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Vampira
Choose it for a sweet and amber character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, day or night wear.

Carnivale2/4

Vampira2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Vampira
Sillage & projection: Vampira
Value for money: Carnivale
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Carnivale

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

CarnivaleBrown Girl Jane

VampiraWallachian Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.07/ 5 · 185 votes

Have 88%Had 12%Want 0%

3.50/ 5 · 8 votes

Have 4%Had 0%Want 96%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

41%Love

39%Like

11%Ok

4%Dislike

5%Hate

185 votes

38%Love

25%Like

13%Ok

0%Dislike

25%Hate

8 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity47

〰 Sillage38

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate63

Category winners

LongevityVampira

SillageVampira

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value52

¤ Price value20

Category winnerCarnivaleBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

sweet100%

tropical92%

fruity84%

vanilla77%

powdery69%

white floral61%

sweet100%

amber92%

woody84%

fruity77%

vanilla69%

powdery61%

Scent match49%Some overlap · both sweet, fruity and vanilla

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top

MangoAgave nectarJasmine

Heart

AmberMuskGinger

Base

VanillaSandalwoodPimento

Top

StrawberryPralineMangoSweet OrangeCassis

Heart

IrisJasmineLily-of-the-Valley

Base

Tonka BeanAmberPeru BalsamTolu BalsamVanillaVetiverPatchouliSandalwood

InformationalShared notesMango, Jasmine, Amber and Vanilla. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter13

Day–

Night–

Spring80

Summer80

Fall80

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men6

Unisex5

Women88

Men25

Unisex25

Women50

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#9,904

PerfumerGabriela Chelariu

Launched—

Reviews42

Overall rank#57,953

PerfumerArturetto Landi

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerCarnivaleHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Carnivale opens with a splash of sweet mango and agave nectar before settling into a warm vanilla and sandalwood base. Designed for casual summer afternoons, it wraps the skin in a tropical creaminess. It offers a playful, gourmand option for those who want a vacation vibe without heavy coconut notes.

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Arturetto Landi opens Vampira with thick strawberry syrup, crushed cassis, and roasted praline before plunging into a dense resinous base. Peru balsam, Siam benzoin, and powdery iris anchor the sweetness, turning what could have been a basic fruity gourmand into a dark evening scent. Wear it on cold winter nights when…

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InformationalRead bothTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Carnivale or Vampira?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Carnivale is rated 4.07/5 from 185 votes; Vampira is rated 3.50/5 from 8 votes. Choose Carnivale for a sweet and tropical character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Vampira for a sweet and amber character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Carnivale or Vampira?

Vampira lasts longest (Vampira 60/100, Carnivale 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Carnivale or Vampira?

Vampira projects furthest (Vampira 61/100, Carnivale 38/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Carnivale and Vampira smell similar?

Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet, fruity and vanilla accords. Common notes include Mango, Jasmine, Amber and Vanilla.

Is Carnivale or Vampira better for summer or winter?

Vampira suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Carnivale and Vampira?

Carnivale has top notes of Mango, Agave nectar and Jasmine, heart notes of Amber, Musk and Ginger, a base of Vanilla, Sandalwood and Pimento. Vampira has top notes of Strawberry, Praline, Mango and Sweet Orange, heart notes of Iris, Jasmine and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Tonka Bean, Amber, Peru Balsam and Tolu Balsam.